WW2 Canadian RCAF Pilots Wings

The WW2 Canadian RCAF Pilots Wings is an insignia issued to qualified pilot personnel of the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. The badge consists of a central, detailed crown flanked by outstretched wings, with the letters “RCAF” displayed prominently beneath the crown. It is constructed from metal or embroidered fabric, and was typically worn above the left breast pocket of the service tunic or flying uniform. The wings served as a visual designation of a completed course of pilot training and official qualification as a military aviator within the Canadian forces. Variations exist depending on manufacturer and period, but the overall design remained consistent throughout the war. This insignia is a representative artifact of Canada’s significant contribution to air operations during WWII and forms part of wartime uniform collections. It remains of interest to collectors of military memorabilia and historians specializing in air force history.